Guys, just got back a little while ago from Virginia Tech, where the Hokies opened up the last hour of practice for students and media. This was our first look at how the team looks overall since practice No. 2. Here's some notes and observations:
Coach Justin Fuente mentioned earlier in the day how the team likely wouldn't have enough players for a full, regular spring game. Instead, an adjusted scoring system will be used on Saturday. Tonight, we saw why, with just under 20 players injured, either in green jerseys (no contact) or blue jerseys (limited contact).
Among the noteworthy in green were Vinny Mihota (right foot in boot), Yosuah Nijman (boot on right foot), Cam Phillips (right foot in boot for high ankle sprain), Sean Huelskamp, Raymon Minor, Brandon Facyson, Steve Sobczak, Seth Dooley, Braxton Pfaff and D'Andre Plantin. Those in blue were Isaiah Ford, Chris Cunningham, Khalid Ladler and Erik Banks. Ford and Cunningham both participated, however.
The biggest notable thing here was that Brenden Motley took nearly every rep with the ones. He was on target for nearly all of his throws, including on a deep out to junior basketball convert Devin Wilson. On the play, Wilson went up top to haul in an acrobatic catch. Wilson looked very impressive from what we saw, with a few good routes as well. Looks like he's earned a more permanent spot on the roster. He's definitely benefitted from extra reps, with Ford and Phillips a little banged up.
Motley also looked well on a touchdown pass from about five yards to tight end Chris Cunningham on a crossing pattern. Motley seemed poised and well in command of the ones.
The guy who really struggled was Jérod Evans. Running with the twos, he had tons of zip on the ball, but threw high or long on nearly every throw we saw. He had a few good fakes however, and looked more comfortable on zone reads or other quarterback runs. He had a nice fake late in the practice and had a wide open receiver, but overthrew him.
About 1,000 students were on hand tonight, as only students were allowed in aside from media. They had to show their student IDs for entrance, then were allowed on the field for photos with players.
Coach Justin Fuente mentioned earlier in the day how the team likely wouldn't have enough players for a full, regular spring game. Instead, an adjusted scoring system will be used on Saturday. Tonight, we saw why, with just under 20 players injured, either in green jerseys (no contact) or blue jerseys (limited contact).
Among the noteworthy in green were Vinny Mihota (right foot in boot), Yosuah Nijman (boot on right foot), Cam Phillips (right foot in boot for high ankle sprain), Sean Huelskamp, Raymon Minor, Brandon Facyson, Steve Sobczak, Seth Dooley, Braxton Pfaff and D'Andre Plantin. Those in blue were Isaiah Ford, Chris Cunningham, Khalid Ladler and Erik Banks. Ford and Cunningham both participated, however.
The biggest notable thing here was that Brenden Motley took nearly every rep with the ones. He was on target for nearly all of his throws, including on a deep out to junior basketball convert Devin Wilson. On the play, Wilson went up top to haul in an acrobatic catch. Wilson looked very impressive from what we saw, with a few good routes as well. Looks like he's earned a more permanent spot on the roster. He's definitely benefitted from extra reps, with Ford and Phillips a little banged up.
Motley also looked well on a touchdown pass from about five yards to tight end Chris Cunningham on a crossing pattern. Motley seemed poised and well in command of the ones.
The guy who really struggled was Jérod Evans. Running with the twos, he had tons of zip on the ball, but threw high or long on nearly every throw we saw. He had a few good fakes however, and looked more comfortable on zone reads or other quarterback runs. He had a nice fake late in the practice and had a wide open receiver, but overthrew him.
About 1,000 students were on hand tonight, as only students were allowed in aside from media. They had to show their student IDs for entrance, then were allowed on the field for photos with players.
